Ex-Player Thread Jamie Donley

 
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I was very disappointed in him during his time here, certainly not worth 3-4m - I wish him well - to be honest the only good Jan transfer window was Konak and McDonnell who will be a good addition next season.

The others either didn’t perform,play much or didn’t make the squad so again another poor window.
 
southcoastyellow said:
I was very disappointed in him during his time here, certainly not worth 3-4m - I wish him well - to be honest the only good Jan transfer window was Konak and McDonnell who will be a good addition next season.

The others either didn’t perform,play much or didn’t make the squad so again another poor window.
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Lankshear-12 goals. Golden boot and Young player of the year
Chris Makosso and Davies, both of whom I’d have started over Helik.

Poor window?
 
Clever player but he’s too slow to execute things most of the time. So many attacks ended with him but he did put the effort in and the quality of passes coming forward was tragic, so no surprise he wasn’t particularly impactful. I’m surprised he’s so highly regarded by fans and yet Ruben was practically ushered out - very little between them imo, apart from age of course.

Not one I’ll lose sleep over. We’ve waited 2 seasons to see Goodrham play consistently in the 10, which may now finally happen.
 
The Voice Of Reason said:
Sometimes you need to make it happen look at Cardiff when relegated last year
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They signed 2 permanent signings (an experienced Centre-back for a decent fee and a young lad from Everton U21s) and 3 loans (an experienced GK and 2 young lads from Chelsea U21s and Liverpool U21s respectively).

They didn't get promoted based on spending big but using their young players with some of the existing senior players. Plenty of experienced players left.
 
Eaststanding said:
Lankshear-12 goals. Golden boot and Young player of the year
Chris Makosso and Davies, both of whom I’d have started over Helik.

Poor window?
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Lankshear wasn’t signed in Jan which is what I was referring to in my comment.

Makosso played 6 games, so would be considered a poor signing (Davies again not Jan, and hardly played so clearly not a good signing otherwise they would of been playing)
 
IF Donley had not been injured in his first game, been involved in double figure goal contributions, and kept us up - then £3.5m for a long term contract would have looked like great business.

It didn't happen, and his value will have dropped significantly.

But that doesn't mean that a deal isn't possible. He ripped League One up a couple of seasons ago and that is probably his level at this stage. Another season long loan, or a permanent deal with promotion clauses involved could still turn out to be huge for us.

He won't be the last 21 year old to have struggled to make the transition from PL Academy to the EFL before making a big impact a couple of years later.
 
southcoastyellow said:
Lankshear wasn’t signed in Jan which is what I was referring to in my comment.

Makosso played 6 games, so would be considered a poor signing (Davies again not Jan, and hardly played so clearly not a good signing otherwise they would of been playing)
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I was referring to all our remaining loan signings, I think they all brought something to the club, and Makosso was a good signing, none of us know exactly why he didn’t get game time.
 
League One def his level, not quick enough or with the vision at this stage of his career for a struggling Champ team. The fact he couldn’t get into Stoke’s side between Aug and Dec tells us he’s prob a high end League One player at the moment. Prob on a par with Ruben, in that can produce moments of brilliance but wants too much time on the ball and to be given the platform on which to deliver, rather than an out and out match winner or difference maker whatever the situation.

I’d be happy if we signed him on a permanent, but anywhere north of 750k-1m is pure fantasy.
 
Chippy said:
League One def his level, not quick enough or with the vision at this stage of his career for a struggling Champ team. The fact he couldn’t get into Stoke’s side between Aug and Dec tells us he’s prob a high end League One player at the moment. Prob on a par with Ruben, in that can produce moments of brilliance but wants too much time on the ball and to be given the platform on which to deliver, rather than an out and out match winner or difference maker whatever the situation.

I’d be happy if we signed him on a permanent, but anywhere north of 750k-1m is pure fantasy.
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I'm just a teeny bit wondering whether we will indeed sign him for that sort of figure.
 
werthersoriginal said:
I'm just a teeny bit wondering whether we will indeed sign him for that sort of figure.
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If they drop the price that low then he will get interest from bottom end championship clubs though? Just because he had a half season loan here doesn’t mean he has any preference to come here over better offers.
 
Scotchegg said:
IF Donley had not been injured in his first game, been involved in double figure goal contributions, and kept us up - then £3.5m for a long term contract would have looked like great business.

It didn't happen, and his value will have dropped significantly.

But that doesn't mean that a deal isn't possible. He ripped League One up a couple of seasons ago and that is probably his level at this stage. Another season long loan, or a permanent deal with promotion clauses involved could still turn out to be huge for us.

He won't be the last 21 year old to have struggled to make the transition from PL Academy to the EFL before making a big impact a couple of years later.
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Exactly my point which is we need to make it happen. As someone who does deals daily unless one side says no way then their is a way!
 
Swaby39 said:
Clever player but he’s too slow to execute things most of the time. So many attacks ended with him but he did put the effort in and the quality of passes coming forward was tragic, so no surprise he wasn’t particularly impactful. I’m surprised he’s so highly regarded by fans and yet Ruben was practically ushered out - very little between them imo, apart from age of course.

Not one I’ll lose sleep over. We’ve waited 2 seasons to see Goodrham play consistently in the 10, which may now finally happen.
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Would also suggest Ruben did a lot more off the ball as well, both in terms of positionally and defensively pressing.
 
Eric Blair said:
Ruben was also better at nicking kid's scooters from front gardens when absolutely spannered (allegedly)
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But Ruben was rubbish at it, he got identified instantly. Donley however? Got away completely undetected, no name in the local press for him, the perfect stealth crime.
 
I think a loan to a top League One team next season is the most likely outcome.
If he liked his time here and the club rated him, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him come back. I wouldn’t mind having him and Goodrham as our options for the 10 role
 
yellowyellow said:
I think a loan to a top League One team next season is the most likely outcome.
If he liked his time here and the club rated him, it wouldn’t surprise me to see him come back. I wouldn’t mind having him and Goodrham as our options for the 10 role
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Two really good options for us as no. 10. We would also need spending on a decent number 9 too. Then maybe loans on left and right wingers (assuming Emarku and Mills stay and start) and then we look really solid i think.

I'm assuming no major names leave that is (which is a big assumption).
 
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